Population
Brighton
36,633
University City
34,655
Median Income
Brighton
$83,723
University City
$76,466
Home Value
Brighton
$259,300
University City
$285,100
Rent
Brighton
$1,272
University City
$1,265
Crime Rate
Brighton
0.78
University City
2.99
Cost of Living
Brighton
129.3
University City
120.8
Avg Temp
Brighton
N/A
University City
N/A
Unemployment
Brighton
4.3%
University City
2.5%
How Similar Are Brighton & University City?
University City is Brighton's #8 most similar city
6 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Brighton
36,633
University City
34,655
Both cities have similar populations — Brighton at 36,633 and University City at 34,655.
Violent Crime
Brighton
0.78
University City
2.99
University City's violent crime is significantly higher than Brighton's — 74% difference.
Property Crime
Brighton
21.26
University City
15.74
Brighton has a 26% higher property crime than University City.
Political Leaning
Brighton
40.5%
University City
37.4%
Both cities lean Democratic with similar vote shares — 8% difference.
Unemployment
Brighton
4.3%
University City
2.5%
Brighton has a 42% higher unemployment than University City.
Median Income
Brighton
$83,723
University City
$76,466
Both cities have similar median income — just a 9% difference.
Home Values
Brighton
$259,300
University City
$285,100
Both cities have similar home values — just a 9% difference.
Education
Brighton
48.9%
University City
44.8%
Both cities have similar education — just a 8% difference.
Demographics
Brighton
76.9%
University City
55.5%
Brighton has a 28% higher demographics than University City.
Cost of Living
Brighton
129.3
University City
120.8
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 7% difference.
6 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Brighton and University City share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Brighton
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University City
Brighton leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — University City leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDUniversity City has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,218 vs $1,573 in Brighton (29% lower). University City has a fair market rent (1br) of $995 vs $1,256 in Brighton (26% lower). University City scores 145.3 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 161.6 in Brighton.
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Housing Market — University City leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSUniversity City has a median property tax of $3,486 vs $7,221 in Brighton (107% lower). Brighton has a vacancy rate of 6.3% compared to 8.8% in University City. University City has a median home value of $285,100 vs $259,300 in Brighton (9% higher).
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Median Rent
Median Property Tax
Owner-Occupied
Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Brighton leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSUniversity City has a unemployment rate of 2.5% compared to 4.3% in Brighton. Brighton has a poverty rate of 8.4% compared to 13.4% in University City. Brighton: 14 min vs University City: 17 min for mean commute.
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Crime & Safety — Brighton leads
Source: FBI UCRBrighton has a murder rate (per 1k) of 0.00 compared to 0.06 in University City. Brighton has a assault rate (per 1k) of 0.45 compared to 2.25 in University City. Brighton has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 0.78 compared to 2.99 in University City.
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Property Crime Rate (per 1K)
Murder Rate (per 1K)
Robbery Rate (per 1K)
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Burglary Rate (per 1K)
Larceny Rate (per 1K)
Violent Crime Clearance
Property Crime Clearance
Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Brighton leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauBrighton has a bachelor's degree or higher of 48.9% compared to 44.8% in University City.
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Colleges & Universities
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBrighton has a population of 36,633, about 1.1x the size of University City (34,655). University City skews younger with a median age of 38.1 vs 39.1.
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Black
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Asian
Brighton
University City
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareUniversity City: 4.0 vs Brighton: 1.3 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Brighton: 4 vs University City: 3 for with emergency services.
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
With Emergency Services
Transportation & Commute — Brighton leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSUniversity City has a public transit of 4.5% compared to 0.9% in Brighton. University City has a bicycle of 0.4% compared to 0.2% in Brighton. Brighton: 14 min vs University City: 17 min for mean commute time.
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